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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.25, 1,645.92 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.25, 1,645.92 and 366.81 is: 550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.25 : 1,645.92 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.25/1,645.92 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.25x = 1,645.92 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.25x = 603,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,739.92/1,097.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.23

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